Getting Started...

When the idea of a homestead sprung into my heart, I was nervous...

I didn't know where to start and I didn't know the first thing about growing my own food and sustaining my family. I knew I desperately wanted something more out of life, but I didn't know how I could accomplish such a substantial change while keeping my family of four fed and well taken care of. I had a long journey ahead of me but I was ready for it!

How it started...

In 2023, I had a stirring inside that I hadn't felt before. I've always been ambitious and striving for the best but this new feeling was for one of peace and purpose.

My brother and dear friend of mine, Mandi, had went to a meditation retreat years ago and the urge to go was pressing in my mind. I applied for the next opening and got my affairs in order with work and kids. It was a bit nerve wracking to know I would be leaving my children behind for 12 days to a silent retreat where I would have no contract with the outside world. What made it more stressful was my youngest was under a year old. Luckily, his dad could care for him and his siblings in my absence. As I packed my luggage and put it by the door, my daughter asked, "Are you sure about this?"

I gravely replied, "It's time."

Not knowing what it was time for. I didn't know what to expect or how this independent journey would tranform my life and course correct the trajectory of my very chaotic and highly stressful life.